For years, compulsive behaviors have been viewed as bad habits stuck on autopilot. But new research in rats found the ...

A team is only as good as the people in it. Even one negative team member can infect the rest of their team with cynicism and apathy. However, it can be difficult to confront this person about what ...

Aggression, according to social psychology, describes any behavior or act aimed at harming a person or animal or damaging physical property. A few examples of aggressive acts: acts of physical ...

Impulsive behavior can be part of an impulse control disorder or other mental health disorder but is not a disorder on its own. Some physical conditions can also cause impulsive behavior. An impulsive ...

What are the causes of such diverse behaviors among living organisms? How do we study behavior? Research in animal behavior informs ecology and evolution and offers solutions for problems in ...

Scientists have documented same-sex behavior in many animals. Learn what it means, how it varies, and why human labels can mislead.

People have pondered animal behavior since the beginnings of human existence (Frison 1998). Insights into animal behavior allowed our ancestors to outsmart prey during a hunt or befriend another ...

"Understanding how bees respond to environmental change is critical because their behavior underpins pollination, which supports healthy ecosystems and food production. Our results help fill a gap in ...

If you have a child who has been diagnosed with a spectrum disorder like autism, your pediatrician may have suggested a therapy called applied behavior analysis. Sometimes called ABA therapy, it’s ...

The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board ...

As the number of children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder continues to increase, so does the need for specially trained and credentialed professionals and caregivers in the area of ...